About 15 People Missing After Flash Flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon
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- A flash flood struck parts of Grand Canyon National Park after rain fell on the Kaibab Plateau, and about 15 people may be missing.
- Authorities had evacuated 62 people by Sunday morning and were working with Arizona officials to locate others.
- The flooding damaged a major water pipeline, prompting water restrictions and closures at some accommodations and campsites.
About 15 people may be missing after a sudden flash flood swept through the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas of Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said Sunday.
Hikers’ video showed muddy water rushing along trails and beneath footbridges, with logs and other debris carried through swollen rivers. The flood began around 2:30 p.m. Saturday after rainfall on the Kaibab Plateau. Earlier, park officials had said more than 20 people might be missing.
By Sunday morning, 62 people had been evacuated. The park service said it was working with Arizona authorities to evacuate visitors and search for those who could not be located.
Officials also warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain on Monday, which could bring more flash floods, debris flows and rockfalls. The flooding damaged an important water pipeline, leading to water restrictions in the park’s busiest area. Some accommodations will close, and wood and charcoal fires have been banned, although the park will remain open to daytime visitors.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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